
Episode #4
S1 E4: The Empire Under Siege
<p>Constantinople faced Persians, Arabs, Bulgars, and countless other enemies, yet the Byzantine capital endured for centuries when so many great cities fell. Discover how the city's mighty walls, the mysterious weapon known as Greek Fire, and generations of military adaptation helped it survive against overwhelming odds. In defending itself, Constantinople preserved Eastern Christianity, classical learning, and the legacy of Rome.</p>

